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“This brilliant award is so valuable to us as a small Bristol-based producer. We’re still feeling slightly overwhelmed!”

As part of the prize Yossi Foods will spend a day at Cactus Kitchens (the creative kitchen space located above the set of Saturday Kitchen Live ) for innovation testing and product development with professional product developers Taste-makers.

Co-op says it is giving the winner and other competition finalists the opportunity to supply the supermarket with products as part of its commitment to celebrating and supporting local suppliers.

Simon Dryell, head of local sourcing for the Co-op, said: “We know that food provenance, quality and trust are key for our customers, and we are proud to give local producers pride of place in our stores.

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“It’s exciting to collaborate with smaller producers with their innovation, quality, pride, passion and traditions.

“The Co-op is dedicated to championing and showcasing local producers, breaking down the traditional barriers that can often challenge smaller businesses - as a community retailer we are keen to work with the finalists and offer support and guidance that could help to see their product on the shelves of their local Co-op.”.